Velazquez

Description

Velazquez was the official portrait painter of the court of King Philip IV, whose numerous renditions of historical scenes were a major influence for the 19th century realist and impressionist painters. Built on an exquisite and
decadent Louis the 14th hexagonal heel, The Velazquez knee high boot uses a contrapposto of soft stamped royal suedes with robust patent tips, and features both lace up and zippers. The sensuous Velazquez provides your wardrobe with the palette and curves to create your own masterpiece. There's no fashion like old fashion.

REVIEWS (15)

Another stunner

NicoleW

I went back and forth on these boots because I have monster calves and rarely find knee-length boots that will fit them. (No kidding. Even "wide calf" boots often aren't big enough.) I wavered so long that the burgundy sold out, but I finally splurged on black. I'm glad I did -- with some judicious lacing, these do fit my lower legs. And they're absolutely gorgeous. So glad that cold weather is here and I can wear them!

Exquisite

Dany - Edmonton

After much back and forth, I bought these beauties in the last size 8 they had. The red ones sold out quite quickly so I thought I had "settled" for the black ones. After opening the box I gasped, they are STUNNING in black. From other reviews I thought they were fabric and leather, but the upper part is this luxe, rich, exquisitely tooled brocaded leather with a discrete ruffle above the top of the foot and also on top. My husband thought them beautiful too and that they are very aptly named Velazquez after the Spanish painter. They fit well on my size 7.5 feet, I wear them with socks or, like today, with patterned tights and a pair of thin mid calf socks. The only thing is that it's snowing early this year and I wore them today (Halloween) and I slipped on the sidewalk because the soles are very smooth. If your size is one of those that are left do not hesitate to buy them, you will not regret it, they are absolutely worth it.

Love, but...

Emily Dale - United States

I absolutely adore the look and feel of these boots, and I get compliments everywhere I go with them. I must say, though, that even with them laced up as tight as they get they are a bit loose for my admittedly somewhat scrawny legs. It's not quite bad enough for me to return them, but if you don't have the most shapely legs in the world, be prepared for a bit of a sad.

Wonderful Wedding Boots!

Melanie Cooley - United States

I bought these for my wedding (before I even had my dress picked out) and they were magnificent!

I originally bought the burgundy (ordered online), but the color wasn't as rich as it looks in the photos. I exchanged them for the black, which is stunning. The tooling shows much more in person than it does online.

I replaced the laces with copper ribbon to match my corset lacing, and they turned out beautifully. The heels are solid, stable, and comfortable. My feet did hurt by the end of the night (even with insoles), but we did dance for four hours, so that doesn't seem entirely unreasonable!

One phase of the evening involved me swapping my skirt for a pair of silk bloomers so my husband and I could spin poi. The boots looked AMAZING with the bloomers and corset: http://www.esensphotography.com/Weddings/Melanie-and-Nick-Wedding/22431697_nsp4sL#!i=1803832502&k=pgpZwH7&lb=1&s=A.

Yay Fluevog!

Samantha - Lake Zurich, IL

These are my first pair of Fluevogs and I couldn't be happier. They just arrived today and I had to try them on immediately. They fit like a glove. After reading the reviews, I ordered my size 8, which I wear in all other brands. I have fairly thin legs but muscular calves. These are a little snug but luckily have laces to adjust. I only have one suggestion: Please package the shoe box within another, sturdier box when shipping. The package arrived torn up and the box was dented and ripped. Luckily no damage to the boots themselves. I am a new Fluevog addict!

Elvira - Toronto

Thank you John for a design that fit wide calves! I tried these on in-store as a lark --they were out of my price range but I figured there is no way they'll fit my legs so I won't have to be sad about not being able to afford them. When they actually laced up it took me about 10 seconds to toss aside the on-sale pumps I came in for and take these home instead. They fabric is beautiful, the heels are very comfortable and of course they are show-stopper. I can't wait for summer to end so I can start wearing them. If you love Fluevog boots but have jumbo sized calves, try these on, you may be pleasantly surprised.

MY NEW FAVORITE FLUEVOGS

Cyn - San Diego

these are my favorites right out of the box! I usually buy an 11 in my fluevogs, but I'm a true 10.5 in common shoes. I wanted these immediately and there werent any 11s so I just bought a 10.5. It fit perfectly with no need for Insole or adjustment. After buying them I spent a few hours admiring them and then wore them the next day. 9 hours of sheer comfort with lots of walking and lots of compliments! Getting as much wear as possible before the temperature highs get above 72 degrees!

Katie - Victoria

Words cannot express how much I treasure these boots! The fit is perfect, the lacing is fabulous, and the ruffle detailing at the top and the bottom of the tongue, is what makes this whole boot complete.
I want to die, just so I can be buried in them.

mogi

I've been criticized for not having any art in my home. I'm going to display these boots (when I'm not wearing them) on my wall, suspended frame, track lighting. Within 2 hrs of buying them, 3 strangers stopped me to compliment my boots. They are a work of art. John, you are a genius but I hate you for making shoes I HAVE to buy... year after year. kisses.

LOVE these!!!

Andrea - Edmonton

I bought these gorgeous boots in burgundy from the Granville Street store (though I tried them on for fit at the Gastown store in black with help from the fantastic Andrea). BEST BOOTS EVER. They're sexy and turn heads wherever I go, and super-comfortable--I wear them all day, lugging my bags around at the airport and along cobblestoned roads, and they haven't caused any problems. The zip makes it easy to get on and off, and the laces allow for a customized fit whether you wear them bare-legged or over jeans.

Incredible!

Christina - Salmon Arm, BC

I purchased these beauties in burgundy at the Granville location in Vancouver. Both the salesmen were super attentive and friendly (although I was probably the easiest sale of the day; I walked in, asked to try them in 11 and as soon as they were on I said "Yes, I'll take them!") I have wide feet and not-skinny calves, but the lacing adjusted wonderfully. The foot width isn't tight at all, and I know the leather will give a little with time, so they will be even more comfortable than they already are. I can't wait to wear these in the classroom; I'll be the coolest teacher in school!

amazing!

Madellen - Sydney, Australia

These are my most beautiful vogs yet. I'm a EU39 and the 8.5 were a good fit. They lace up to fit snuggly around my ankles and calves. I even had a girl at work ask if she could touch my boots to feel the fabric. They really are so touchable!! Love them!

Amazing

Connie Elford - Grande Prairie Alberta

Long story short on July 23rd and 24th I walked 60km in the Weekend To End Women's Cancers in Calgary AB. We drove over 1400km to get there. On July 25th I walked into the Calgary store. These boots are amazing. They were more comfortable than my sandals I was wearing after walking that far. Darren bought me the boots. No breaking in....they fit like a glove! My reward for walking. That day he got his first pair of real shoes. Yes Fluevog Future Wills.

Struttin' in my Velazquez!

Judy - Washago, Ontario

Received my these beauties today! Perfect fit - the lacing allows the boot to curve to my athetic calves with no problem!! Bonus!!! Not to wish our wonderful warm weather away, but I am looking forward to wearing these as soon as the temp falls a few degrees. Thanks, John for your designs and Thanks Tanya from Queen St. Toronto store for your help! Absolutely Rockin' Boots!! @>-

Even more gorgeous in person!

Xtine - Piladelphia, PA

So beautiful, the pictures do not do it justice. I purchased the burgundy pair and it is even more lovely in person! The heel is very comfortable and the calf is narrow but adjustable.